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In this book you will find reviews based on Consumers Reports testing for more than 250 models. And you'll find the lastest reliabilty histories for most models listed.

This buying guide presents the latest reviews and ratings from the renowned auto-test program of Consumer Reports.

This revised edition of the book that helps car buyers get the best new- and used-car deals--and not get burned--includes even more information gleaned from the Leons' years of buying and selling experience, plus detailed car-buying checklists.

First published in 1926 to help auto dealers and financial institutions assess used car values, the Kelley Blue Book Used Car Guide has become the most trusted resource for automotive pricing and value information. Now in its tenth year, the Consumer Edition of the guide provides the general public with information on 10,000 models of cars, trucks, and vans that is traditionally restricted to the trade. The July-December 2003 edition covers model years 1988 to 2002, listing vehicle identification numbers and original list prices, as well as trade-in, private-party, and retail values for vehicles in good condition. Also included are easy-to-use equipment schedules with values for optional equipment and a table of acceptable mileage ranges by year.

In this new edition of the consumer guide to car buying, the author cites a recent undercover investigation to show how dealers use deceptive sales practices to trick shoppers into paying outrageous overcharges. The book details every scam - from "dealer's cost" surcharges to leasing rip-offs - in use today. This book is unique in its consumer protection information and insights from car dealers, attorneys, and victims.

A step-by-step guide for consumers interested in purchasing a new automobile demonstrates how to negotiate the best deal on a new car, explaining how women and minorities can avoid discrimination, providing valuable tips on leasing vehicles, and furnishing updated data on companies, inventories, and prices